Ship Kits (157)

Tamiya presents a plastic model assembly kit of the Heavy German Battle Cruiser, Prinz Eugen. The Germania Belst Company from Kiel constructed the Prinz Eugen as the third and last Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruiser to be commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. Admiral Hipper Class Heavy Cruisers were characteristically larger than heavy cruisers from other countries, and the huge Prinz Eugen was elongated an additional 5 meters. With a displacement tonnage measuring at over 14,000tons this enormous German cruiser packed the firepower of four 20.3cm twin gun turrets for its main armament. In May of 1941 the Prinz Eugen participated in Operation Rheinubung to intercept trade ships in the Atlantic. On this mission she joined forces with the Battleship Bismarck to help sink the British Battle Cruiser Hood and inflict considerable damage on the British Battleship Prince of Wales. In February of 1942, the Prinz Eugen, together with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau left their docks at Brest for Norway on an unexpected dash through the British Channel in broad daylight. Known as Operation Cerberus, this was to be one of the riskiest, yet best prepared and best coordinated operations carried out by German forces in the Second World War. After arriving safely in German waters, Prinz Eugen was active in the strategic withdrawal from the Russian front, firing thousands of shells at encroaching Russian forces when she provided support for evacuation ships carrying German troops and civilians. One of the few German cruisers to survive World War II, the Prinz Eugen now rests in the warm waters of the Marshal Islands. After enduring two atomic bomb tests she lies capsized in the calm shallows of the Kwajelein Atoll. Features 1/700 scale, total length: 303mm, total width: 31mm. Equipment and armament faithfully recreated. Prinz Eugen can be assembled as it appeared in two different operations: Operation Rheinubung, 1941 and Operation Cerberus, 1942. In Operation Cerberus, Prinz Eugen was equipped with 5 additional 20mm AA-gun quadruple turrets for the "Channel Dash." Every detail of the ship's form is accurately recreated down to the subtle line separating the left and right side of the ship's hull. Weaponry, searchlight, and the minutest onboard equipment are all portrayed in breathtaking detail.

In order to protect the vital shipping routes that spanned their vast empire, the British Navy built a large number of destroyers in the years leading up to WWII. The nine ships of the E Class, Exmouth, Echo, Eclipse, Electra, Encounter, Escapade, Escort, Esk, and Express were completed in 1934 and took part in many important naval battles throughout the war.Previously packaged together with the battlecruiser HMS Hood in ITEM 31806, naval modellers can now purchase the E Class destroyer separately. Use several kits to reproduce flotillas that took part in major naval battles or line it up with its 1/700 Waterline Series Japanese, German, and American counterparts for an impressive display of destroyers.Features High quality 1/700 scale assembly model kit of the E Class destroyer. Hull sides accurately depicts port holes. Features polycaps for all 4 12cm main guns and both 53.3cm quadruple torpedo launchers to allow free rotation even after assembly. Markings included for all nine E Class ships. Display with other Tamiya 1/700 Waterline items to depict participants in famous naval battles. Prince of Wales, Hood, Bismarck, Prinz Eugen - Battle of the Denmark Strait, Prince of Wales - Battle of Malaya, Harusame - Battle of Java Sea

This is an assembly kit of the Junyo, an aircraft carrier converted from a passenger liner in July 1942. In October of the same year, she participated in the Battle of Santa Cruz, where her aircraft were involved in the sinking of the U.S. aircraft carrier Hornet. The distinctive passenger liner bow and the 26 degree forward angled funnel integrated with the bridge island have been accurately reproduced. Smaller parts such as the main mast, anti-aircraft armament, and a full set of aircraft are also included and are rich in detail. Length: 311mm.

The British V Class warships have established the basic style for present day destroyers. The Vampire was built in England and was commissioned as a warship in 1917. Later in 1933, it was transferred into the Royal Australian Navy. In December 1941, she was deployed to fight in Malaya and was involved in the rescuing of crewmen from the sinking British battle cruiser Repulse. In April the following year, the Vampire was sunk near the British Colony Ceylon. Features This is a 1/700 plastic model assembly kit of the Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Vampire, Length: 136mm. On the front and rear deck, the main batteries can be found on either side of the bridge tower. It is said that the placement of the torpedo tubes and the like is to be of epoch making for those days, which is precisely reproduced in the model. The main batteries and torpedo tubes are moveable. You are able to enjoy the setting of your choice. A Naval ensign sheet and the ships numbering decals are included.

German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst This is an assembly kit of the Scharnhorst, which fought in the Atlantic together with her sister ship Gneisenau and sank many Allied ships, including the British aircraft carrier Glorious, before her own demise in December 1943. Distinctive features such as her sharp "Atlantic bow" and angled funnel tip have been authentically recreated in model form. The powerful armament of 280mm and 150mm guns as well as quadruple 20mm cannons are also highly detailed. The model depicts this ship as she appeared during the famous Channel Dash in February 1942. Features 1/700 Water Line Series Length: 336mm. Image shows box and assembled and painted kit.

Set depicts the B-25 Mitchell bombers that took off from the US carrier Hornet to conduct the first bombing raid on Japan in April 1942. The twin tail form of the aircraft is accurately reproduced and decals are included to recreate the national markings on the wings and fuselage. Parts for 16 aircraft included.

After the start of WWII, the Royal Navy built eight O Class destroyers as part of the War Emergency Program. These ships served in the North Sea and were active as convoy escorts. The models included in this set enable modellers to depict the ship armed with either 12cm guns or 10.2cm dual-purpose guns. Details such as the depth charge launchers and anchors are also sharply rendered. The set includes decals for all 8 ships as well as UK flags, and the ships would make for an interesting display next to the German Z Class destroyers. Length: 148mm.

This set features assembly kits of the I-16, the first "Hei Type" large submarine, and the I-58, the first "Otsu Type" long-range reconnaisance submarine. The models depict the I-16 carrying a midget submarine during the Pearl Harbor attack and the I-58 at the time she sank the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis. Both models feature sharp details such as periscopes and deck guns. Completed Length: (I-16) 155mm, (I-58) 145mm

The Japanese Navy had acquired the "Special Type" and Hatsuharu-class destroyers, which were better armed and had higher performance than destroyers of other navies at the time. They were top-heavy however, so the new Shiratsuyu-class sought to rectify this problem. This is an assembly kit of the Harusame, completed in 1937 as the 5th ship of this class. The model depicts the ship with strengthened AA armament: one of the rear turrets replaced by a triple 25mm gun mount and an additional triple 25mm gun mount in front of the bridge. Of course the 12.7cm gun turrets and torpedo launchers are highly detailed as well. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

Completed in May 1938, the Gneisenau, together with here sister ship Scharnhorst, were the largest, fastest, and most powerful battlecruisers in the German Navy. She took part in many commerce raiding operations, fought against units of the Royal Navy, and survived the famous Channel Dash. This assembly kit accurately portrays the differences from the Scharnhorst, including the position of the mast aft of the funnel as well as the catapult on top of no.3 turret. Display the models of these two ships together for an interesting comparison. Length: 336mm.

This is an assembly kit of the Fubuki, the lead ship of her namemake class of "Special Type" destroyers which represented the Japanese Navy's ideal destroyer design. Its dynamic and revolutionary design featured a large hull with a high freeboard and powerful 12.7cm guns in twin turrets. Small details such as the torpedo launchers and searchlights are also sharply reproduced. Length: 169mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis, was commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on November 15, 1932. On the opening day of the Pacific War, December 7, 1941, as flagship of Scouting Force, US Fleet, she was making a simulated bombardment near Hawaii. In March 1943, she became flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance, Commander Fifth Fleet which consisted of Task Force 58 plus 130,000 marines and army troops. Leading the giant fleet, she participated in most of the major Central Pacific campaigns. In March 1945, she was severely damaged and returned to Mare Island for repairs. During the two-month period of repairs, her equipment was renewed and much improved with the latest radar, electronic gun sights and new Curtiss Seahawks. After the repairs, she loaded secret cargo and personnel at San Francisco, and sailed for Tinian Island on July 16, where a B29 bomber base was located, and arrived there to unload the cargo and personnel on July 26. Then four days later, on July 30, she sunk after taking two torpedo hits from the submarine I-58. Features This is a plastic model assembly kit of the U.S. Navy heavy cruiser, Indianapolis. 1/700 scale, 266mm in overall length, 29mm in overall widthPrecisely replicates the anti-aircraft armaments and equipment improved in July 1945. Realistically recreated hull consists of right and left halves. Anchor chain and nonslip treatments on deck are well expressed by precise mold carving technique. Bridges, funnels, masts and radar also show intricate details. The kit comes with many impressive armaments such as 8in/55 caliber batteries on turret, 5in/25 caliber dual purpose guns and 20mm/40mm anti-aircraft guns. Turrets can be rotated owing to poli caps installed underneath. 2 airplanes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) included.

This is an assembly kit of the Zuikaku, the second ship of the Shokaku-class, that was completed in September 1941. With her combination of speed, powerful anti-aircraft armament, and large aircraft complement, she was the ideal aircraft carrier for the Japanese Navy. While the model for the Shokaku depicts that ship in early-WWII form, this model depicts the Zuikaku as she appeared during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Thus the model recreates the additional anti-aircraft armament as well as late-WWII aircraft such as Mitsubishi A6M5 fighters and Yokosuka D4Y bombers. Length: 367mm.

This accessory set depicts main guns, torpedo launchers, searchlights, and other equipment to add more detail to your WWII Japanese Navy destroyer, submarine, or other smaller vessel model. Parts for floatplanes such as the submarine-launched E14Y Glen, A6M2-N Rufe, N1K Rex, and Seiran are also included. Includes 30 types of parts.

This is an assembly kit of the Shikinami, which, after taking part in over 10 resupply missions to Guadalcanal, as well as actions such as the Battle of Sunda Strait and Battle of the Eastern Solomons, finally succumbed to US submarine attack in September 1944. She was the second Type II "Special Type" destroyer and the model depicts the ship as she appeared with additional AA armament. Details such as the funnel, searchlights, and masts are also sharply reproduced. Modellers can also enjoy using parts from her sister ship Ayanami to backdate the ship to when she was first launched. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

This accessory set depicts anti-aircraft armament and other equipment found on WWII Japanese Navy battleships, cruisers, and aircraft carriers. AA guns, floatplanes, motorboats, and even the chrysanthemum emblem on the bow all feature sharp detail. Includes 30 types of parts.

Plans were drawn up in 1993 and in March of 1998, the biggest transport ship of the JMSDF, the "Ohsumi" was deployed. She boasts an immense upper deck, with an overall length of 160m, breadth of 25.8m and houses a vehicle loading space on the front and a helicopter landing deck on the rear. The front of her hull supports a 100m long vehicle deck. In combination with the upper deck, the loading of between ten and twenty tanks and about forty large scale vehicles is possible. In the rear of the hull, there is a 60m long space for two LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushions) placed end to end. The first transport hovercraft of the JSDF, the LCAC rides on a cushion of air over water or land at a height of 1.2m at a maximum speed of 40kt (74km/h). The "Ohsumi" type of vessel enables the efficient transport of JDS gournd troops to strategic locations, rescue of civilians in case of large scale natural disaster, and potentially functions as a suplly base for United Nations Peace Keeping Operations. Features This is a 1/700 scale assembly model kit based on the state-of-the-art transport ship of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Ohsumi. Overall length: 254mm, overall width: 37mm.From her armoured hull to her reinforced bridge, the unique "Ohsumi" transport ship has been richly recreated at every turn. The davits, masts, crances and other minute details have been painstakingly reproduced. Flooring and partitions of the rear well-dock are also authentic and features a moveable ramp. Four LCAC hovercraft, two in transport mode, two in loading/unloading mode and two large CH-47 helicopters are also included in set. Vessel number, deck lines, and helicopter landing markings have been recreated as decals.

Set depicts Japanese naval aircraft that were based on Japanese navy carriers during the latter stages of WWII. Parts for twelve A6M5 Zero fighters, eight B6N Jill torpedo bombers, eight D4Y Judy dive bombers, two B7A Grace dive bombers, and two C6N Myrt reconnaissance planes for a total of 32 aircraft are included. Decals are also included to depict the national markings. Includes parts for 32 planes of 5 types.

This set contains assembly kits of a 1st Class Transport, which were designed to conduct forced reinforcment missions, and a 2nd Class Transport, which were used to carry tanks. The sloped stern of the 1st Class Transport was able to accomodate two "Kouhyouteki" special attack submarines or five landing crafts. The 2nd Class Transport comes with two Type 97 tanks and three amphibious vehicles. With a little effort modellers can turn them into the centerpiece of an amphibious landing diorama.

The Suzuya was constructed as the third light cruiser of the Mogami series. But while still under construction, the London Treaty lost its validity and the Suzuya was remodeled immediately after completion. The remodeled Suzuya was mounted with ten 20cm double guns replacing the former fifteen 15.5cm triple guns and began its new life as a heavy cruiser. At the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Suzuya participated in the capture operation of the Malay Penninsula. It also took part in the famous Midway Sea Battle together with three others of its type- the Mogami, the Mikuma and the Kumano. It was active in many other battles before finally meeting its fate during the sea battle off the Samar Island on October 25, 1944, where it erupted in flames after sustaining severe damage from enemy attack planes launched from a US Escort Carrier. The Suzuya was then torpedoed and sunk by a friendly destroyer. Features Japanese Heavy Cruiser Suzuya plastic assembly kit. 1/700 scale, Overall length: 286.5mm, Overall width: 35.3mm. The graceful form of the Mogami class cruiser has been accurately replicated. Suzuya's characteristic structures such as the funnel that distinguished it from the Mogami and the Mikuma have been reproduced. The hull has been divided in two halves in order to reproduce the finest details. The main turrets can rotate after completion via poly cap. Equipment such as armament including 12.7cm gun turrets or triple tube torpedo launchers, main mast, aircraft crane and catapults are sharply reproduced.

The Japanese Navy had implemented the revolutionary large destroyer design, and following the heavily-armed Hatsuharu-class, the Shiratsuyu-class of 10 ships was constructed. All of them fought in the Pacific and none survived. This is a model of the Shiratsuyu, which was completed in 1936 as the lead ship of her nameake class. Her design incorporates features to rectify the stability problems suffered by previous destroyer designs. Her heavy armament of five 12.7cm guns and two quadruple 61cm torpedo launchers have been sharply recreated as well. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

There were four batches of "Special Type" destroyers, Type I, IA, II, and III, and the Akatsuki which was completed in 1932 as the lead Type III ship. Distinctive features of the Type III ships such as the narrower fore funnel and larger bridge have been accurately reproduced. Though she played an active part in many actions from the Aleutians to Guadalcanal, where she was finally sunk during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, this model depicts the ship when she was first launched. Length: 157mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

Over 200 of the mass-produced U.S. Navy Gato-class submarines were built from the start of WWII and they dealt a severe blow to Japan's merchant shipping. To combat them, the Japanese Navy developed the Submarine Chaser No.13. This set includes 2 of each type of ship. Modellers can choose to depict the submarine with various armament and in either waterline or full hull form. The Sub Chaser No.13 features detailed depth charge launchers, 80mm DP gun, and anti-aircraft guns. Furthermore, parts for two U.S. B-24 Liberator bombers, which were used in attacks against shipping, are also included. Lengths: 131mm (Gato class submarine), 98mm (No.13).

The light cruiser Yubari was designed to incorporate the firepower of a 5,500 ton cruiser in a compact 3,100 ton form and featured many innovations that garnered it much attention both within the Japanese Navy and abroad. It had a large flared forecastle as well as two funnels trunked into one, features which went on to influence the design of other Japanese navy ships. She fought bravely in many actions in the Pacific, including the Battle of Savo Island, but this kit depicts the ship as she appeared in 1944 with additional AA armament.